Punching Worker
だかんこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that uses press machines and dies to punch metal sheets and process them into predetermined shapes.
Description
Punching workers operate press machines such as punch presses, set metal sheets in dies, punch them out, and manufacture parts. They perform die replacement and adjustment, material loading, deburring after processing, and quality inspections through visual checks and measurements to maintain dimensional accuracy of products. The work is mainly routine operations on mass production lines, but when adjusting processing conditions or dealing with troubles, investigation of causes and countermeasures are required. Additionally, machine inspections, simple maintenance, and safety and health management are important tasks.
Future Outlook
Although some tasks will be automated due to advances in automation and robotics, skilled techniques are required for quality control on mass production lines, machine startup, and adjustments, so stable demand is expected.
Personality Traits
High Concentration / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Values Accuracy
Work Style
Factory Employment / Indoor Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Apprentice Punching Worker → Punching Worker → Die Replacement Operator → Production Line Leader → Manufacturing Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Die Replacement Adjustment / Material Loading / Press Machine Operation / Processed Dimension Measurement / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Operation / Safety and Health Knowledge / Tool Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to dimensional errors is necessary to maintain processing accuracy. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and handling metal materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because routine work is the main focus and new ideas are few. |
Aliases
- Press Worker
- Punch Worker
Related Jobs
- Die Maker
- Forging Worker
- Press Machine Operator
- Sheet Metal Worker